Question

An aeroplane is flying at a constant horizontal velocity of $600\text{km/h}$ at an elevation of $6\text{km}$ towards a point directly above the target on the earth's surface. At an appropriate time, the pilot releases a ball so that it strikes the target at the earth. The ball will appear to be falling

• A. On a parabolic path as seen by an observer on the ground near the target
• B. On a zig-zag path as seen by pilot in the plane
• C. Along vertically straight path as seen by an observer on the ground near the target
• D. On a parabolic path as seen by pilot in the plane

Answer 1

The correct option is A On a parabolic path as seen by an observer on the ground near the target

Answer (3)
For the observer on ground, it has both horizontal velocity and vertically downward acceleration. Thus, parabolic path.